Project Manager in Leeds

A leading M&E service provider, based in Leeds, are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Maintenance and Projects Division, managing M&E, Facilities Management, and Building Services projects from enquiry to final account.

About the role

You will lead safe, efficient project delivery, act as a key client contact, manage commercial performance, and identify opportunities for improvement, sustainability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Planning

· Manage projects from enquiry to completion, handover, and final account.

· Define scope, deliverables, programmes, milestones, and resource requirements.

· Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, and specialist resources.

· Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, variations, and site requirements.

Commercial Management

· Prepare quotations, tenders, scopes of work, and technical proposals.

· Manage costs, profitability, WIP, valuations, applications, invoices, and final accounts.

· Control variations, change orders, and additional works opportunities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

· Act as the main client and stakeholder contact.

· Build strong relationships and lead progress meetings, site reviews, and updates.

· Provide technical and commercial guidance and identify growth or service improvement opportunities.

Technical Oversight

· Review drawings, specifications, RAMS, permits, and commissioning requirements.

· Ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.

· Support delivery and resolve technical issues across HVAC, heating, ventilation, water services, plant, and associated systems.

Procurement & Supplier Management

· Identify, procure, and coordinate materials, equipment, goods, and services.

· Evaluate subcontractor and supplier performance and review technical submissions.

Leadership & Team Management

· Lead, allocate, and monitor work across engineering teams, supervisors, and support staff.

· Provide mentoring, technical support, and cross-discipline collaboration.

Quality, Health & Safety

· Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and client procedures.

· Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and safe system reviews.

· Promote health and safety, monitor quality, and address incidents or non-conformance.

Commissioning & Handover

· Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and close-out.

· Coordinate O&M documentation, client training, warranty, and post-handover support.

Skills & Experience

· Experience managing projects in FM, Building Services, M&E, or Hard FM environments.

· Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building systems.

· Commercial experience, including budgets, reporting, cost control, and final accounts.

· Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.

· Strong coordination, client-facing, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

· Confident managing multiple projects and using Microsoft Office or project management systems.

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications

· Relevant Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or Facilities Management qualification.

· Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, Agile, or equivalent.

· IOSH, SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH, or similar certification.

· Knowledge of CDM Regulations, permit-to-work systems, statutory compliance, CAFM, and scheduling software.

· Professional membership and a full UK Driving Licence are desirable.

What They Offer

· Competitive salary and benefits.

· Professional development and career progression.

· A supportive, collaborative environment.

· Diverse projects and the opportunity to deliver high-quality engineering and facilities services.